About the Book

A very funny picture book story in which Pete the Badger, star of Emily Gravett's award-winning books Tidy and Too Much Stuff!, learns valuable lessons about the importance of all creatures, big and small, in maintaining the harmony of nature.

Story Summary

In Bothered By Bugs, Pete the Badger is choosing a delicious recipe from his new fruit cookbook when his peace is interrupted by a teeny tiny fly. The fly becomes a swarm and soon all the animals are being bothered by bugs and insects of all kinds – so they help Pete capture every single one. But . . . disaster! Now nobody's around to clean up the poo, and come autumn, there’s not a berry or a cherry to be found. Will Pete and the other animals learn their lesson and restore order to the forest?

Illustrations and Style

Richly detailed, wonderfully humorous illustrations will keep readers coming back for more.

Author and Themes

Twice Kate Greenaway Medal winner Emily Gravett's delightful rhyming story is a colourful celebration of nature's equilibrium and promises fun, laughter and learning. The perfect book to read aloud.